Northfield, NH is a small rural town located in the Merrimack Valley region of New Hampshire. The town has a population estimated at 1,922 people according to the latest census data. Despite its size, Northfield boasts public transportation options for those living within the city limits. The town’s public transportation system is operated by Mass Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). This transit system provides bus routes across the area that connects residents to nearby towns and villages as well as cities such as Lowell, MA and Manchester, NH. Additionally, there is a commuter rail service available from the Northfield station which connects directly to Boston’s South Station. Furthermore, residents can access other forms of public transportation such as taxis and ride-sharing services for their daily commute or weekend excursions. Although Northfield may be small in size, it offers citizens plenty of options when it comes to public transportation.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Northfield takes 26.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Northfield get to work:
- 88.7% drive their own car alone
- 3.8% carpool with others
- 3.4% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit